I grew up understanding the pros and cons of what you're getting into and knowing what comes with your job. I like to keep my private life private, and then work is work. I feel so far I've had a really good balance with that.

com named her one of the "Breakout Stars to Watch for in 2011". She graduated from Harvard-Westlake School and attended the University of Southern California majoring in broadcast journalism. Collins is set to star in the first film adaptation of the New York Times bestselling "The Mortal Instruments" novels by Cassandra Clare playing Clary Fray.